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Akai Professional MPK25

Item ID: MPK25

25-key MIDI Controller with MPC-style Pads

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From Our Research Team:

MPC-style Control Plus Keys!

The Akai Professional MPK25 USB MIDI keyboard controller makes a perfect addition to your live or home studio setup! You get a very high-quality, 25-key keyboard with aftertouch for starters; this makes the MPK25 and your virtual instruments as expressive as you want to make them! While this alone would make the MPK25 worth the price, the addition of 12 MPC-style velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads adds another dimension. an astounding 72 assignable controls make it easy to take command of your instruments and audio applications with the MPK25!

Akai Professional MPK25 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller at a Glance:
  • Take control with an MPC-style interface
  • Assignable controls mean maximum flexibility with your instruments and applications


MPC-style interface
The Akai Professional MPK25 features MPC-style Full Level and 12 Levels functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds.


Assignable controls
The MPK25 delivers an amazing 72 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.

Akai Professional MPK25 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Features:
  • 25-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
  • 12 full-sized, 360-degree rotation pots, each with three banks
  • 12 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads
  • MPC-style note repeat and all new arpeggiator
  • Eight assignable backlit switches with three controller banks each
  • MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
  • Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display
  • USB bus powered or use optional power adapter (not included)

Akai Professional MPK25 — the next generation of USB/MIDI performance controllers!
Specification Detail
Number of Keys 25
Type of Keys Semi-weighted
Aftertouch Yes
Number of Performance Pads 12
Number of Encoders/Pots 12
Number of Sliders/Faders 0
Dedicated Transport Control Yes
Other Controllers Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
System Requirements Mac 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended)
System Requirements PC 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible soun
Pedal Inputs Sustain, Expression
MIDI I/O In, Out, and USB
USB Yes
Height 3.46"
Width 18.77"
Depth 14.13"
Weight 7.5 lbs.
Power Supply Bus Powered, AC Adapater Optional
Manufacturer Part Number MPK25

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

Akai MPK25

by djjcl from Miami FL
February 4, 2013
Music Background: DJ
Its a great Keyboard and midi controller, perfect for Ableton Live...

Best 25 Key Controller period

by Jefferson Weber from Indianapolis, Indiana
July 26, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist, Composer
This controller is so great! Great keyboard action and built like a tank. Very Portable. Everything is so solid on the keyboard, knobs, buttons, etc. The mod wheel and pitch wheel are so smooth. I use... read more [+] this with my Macbook Pro and Logic 9 . Display is also easy to read. Great Controller. Get yours now! close [-]

Worth every penny and then some.

by Martin Gardner from Colorado Springs
April 26, 2012
Music Background: Home studio recording
Small,built like a tank and plenty of room to customize to your needs.Love the feel of the keys and the pitch bend wheel.Knobs feel sturdy with little play.All around feels well built.Like it so much ... read more [+]I'd like to get the larger model as well. close [-]

the best

by n9x from iowa
December 21, 2011
Music Background: a lot
this has been the most used device in my studio. all of the controls are easy to use and the keyboard has a great feel to it. for the price i would say this is easily one of the best controllers ive u... read more [+]sed. close [-]

Get This!

by A.D. from Portsmouth, VA, USA
September 18, 2010
Music Background: Musician
Don't waste your money on less expensive controllers! This is the best for the money hands down. Even if you had a keyboard controller and a pad controller it still would compare to having both on one... read more [+] unit. It is pre-programmed to the most popular software instruments and even a setting for the MPC 500. It easily learns all other Virtual Instruments manually thru their built in midi learn functions. close [-]
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Akai Professional MPK25

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